Speed Review (1994) — 80% Celluloid Score
Directed by Jan de Bont · 1994 ·
Speed (1994) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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Where to watch Speed by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Japan | Prime Video, Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Speed worth watching?
Yes — Speed earns a 80% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Pop quiz, hotshot — Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s bus thriller is peak ’90s action engineering.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
What is Speed about?
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
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